%0 Generic %A Farzin, Azin %A Ibrahim, Rahimah %A Madon, Zainal %A Basri, Hamidon %D 2018 %T Challenges faced and lessons learned A multi-component prospective memory training program for Malaysian older adults %U https://scielo.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Challenges_faced_and_lessons_learned_A_multi-component_prospective_memory_training_program_for_Malaysian_older_adults/7507736 %R 10.6084/m9.figshare.7507736.v1 %2 https://scielo.figshare.com/ndownloader/files/13915907 %2 https://scielo.figshare.com/ndownloader/files/13915910 %K cross-over studies %K aged %K prospective memory %K cognition disorders %K activities of daily living %X

Abstract The surrounding circumstances and environments of Malaysian older adults could make conducting interventions (mainly in terms of clinical or randomized controlled trials) a challenge. Working with older adults and facing cultural issues could be challenging. Objective: This paper illustrates a significant perspective of some of the challenges faced while conducting a randomized controlled trial exploring the impact of a multi-component intervention that included strategy- and process-based prospective memory (PM) training among Malaysian older adults. Methods: The current study was a randomized controlled trial (RCT) and therefore the challenges were presented in accordance with the CONSORT statement style. Results: A discussion on how these issues were addressed is provided. Conclusion: Some suggestions were presented to help researchers plan and create interventions for similar studies and to support a practical method of addressing all related challenges.

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